Infrastructure Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking a Design Manager (Infrastructure) for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in Bedfordshire with travel to the London office. The role covers design management of infrastructure and civils packages, from feasibility to on-site coordination and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in design management within civil engineering/infrastructure, with a degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor or Consultant with a focus on civil engineering or infrastructure packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical compliance and design management during early feasibility, procurement, and on-site coordination.
• Liaise between design team, client, highways authorities, statutory undertakers, and on-site delivery team.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards, S278, S38, S104, and environmental regulations.
• Drive efficient design processes aligned with project timelines, construct-ability, and commercial targets.

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager (Infrastructure)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1449

Location: Bedfordshire (+ Travel to London office)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£60,000-£75,000 basic (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project

A market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor with a secure, long-term pipeline of work across Bedfordshire are seeking a talented Design Manager to join their team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and support design delivery across an exciting major project, specialising in the design management of Infrastructure and Civils packages, spanning highways/roads, drainage systems, deep foundations and piling, earthworks, and major utility.

The Infrastructure Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for a major infrastructure or civils packages.

Duties & Responsibilities

• While focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, the Infrastructure Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external civil, structural, and infrastructure consultants.
• Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, local highways authorities, statutory undertakers, and on-site delivery team.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards, section agreements (e.g., S278, S38, S104), and environmental regulations.
• Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines, construct-ability, and commercial targets.

Desirable Experience

A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor or Consultant with a focus on civil engineering or infrastructure packages.

Sector/Package experience to include: Highways/Roads, Drainage, Piling & Ground Engineering, Earthworks, or Major Utilities.

Previous Roles May Include

• Infrastructure Technical Manager
• Assistant Design Manager
• Infrastructure Design Manager
• Civils Design Coordinator
• Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management OR comparable qualification.